Eucharist
The Eucharist is the source and summit
of the Christian life.
The other sacraments, and indeed all
ecclesiastical ministries and works of the apostolate,
are bound up with the Eucharist
and are oriented toward it.
-Catechism of the Catholic Church - Paragraph # 1324
First Communion
The purpose of sacramental preparation at St. Max is to encourage parents in their faith and support them in the preparation of their children for the reception of First Penance and First Communion.
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Join our Sacramental Preparation staff for one of these required meetings. You'll get an overview of the sacramental preparation process at St. Max, learn how to get signed up for formation programs, and have an opportunity to ask questions of our ministry staff.
Meetings for Spring 2025 Preparation will be offered on the following dates:
Saturday, September 21, 2024 from 9:30 am - 11:00 am in the gym
Sunday, October 6, 2024 from 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm in the gym
Tuesday, October 15, 2024 from 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm in the gym
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 from 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm in the gym
Sign up here for one of these meetings.
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Materials to register and calendars with deadlines/preparation dates will be given out at the informational meeting.
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Preparation for the sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Eucharist has 6 required "sessions." Attendance at all is required.
There is a "parent only" information and prayer session, a First Reconciliation retreat, and a First Reconciliation Prayer service. After the 3 sessions, and when both parent and child(ren) feel they are ready, the child(ren) can celebrate their First Reconciliation.
Following Reconciliation preparation, there is preparation for receiving First Communion. This includes a First Communion prayer/activity session, a First Communion retreat, and a First Communion Prayer service. After completing these 3 sessions (and celebrating their First Reconciliation) they can celebrate their First Communion.
Visit our Together in Jesus Children’s Sacrament Preparation Page for families participating the Religious Formation of Youth (RFY) program at Saint Max.
For Adults
Our program Becoming Catholic is for adults who are considering becoming full members of the Catholic Church.
This includes people who are seeking the sacraments of Baptism, First Communion, and Confirmation, but also those who come from another faith tradition.
Submit an inquiry here
Ministry Contact:
Dave Brunsman
(513) 777-4322 Ext. 137
dbrunsman@saint-max.org
For Homebound, Hospitalized, and Nursing Homes
By receiving Holy Communion, the sick are sacramentally united to the Christian community. If you or a loved one are homebound or hospitalized, please contact Lakme Kodros, Director of Outreach & Stewardship, to arrange for a minister to bring Holy Communion.